I have sorted through all my parents’ treasures.
I have tried to save only things that are useful
or have precious memories attached to them.
I have washed or polished everything in that house.
The one thing that made me nervous was the fine china.
It is delicate looking with understated elegance, just like my mother.
It demands respect and careful handling…
My sister and I selected similar colors for our fine china, bone white with silver rims. We envisioned large family dinners using all three sets. My sister and I chose matching silver and crystal for these big events. They never happened. I have used my china three times in thirty eight years.
Ours patterns have lovely circles of colors and flowers.
Mama’s fine china did not get listed in the auction.
It was set out for the pickers sale. Someone could have bought it for a dollar. No one did.
My guess is they too were intimidated by its delicate beauty.
So this china has had over six decades of protection and isolation.
We gave the entire set to a friend. She was thrilled and thought it was lovely.
I hope she will enjoy using it often.
It needs to be useful. It needs to make memories.
Use that china!
WALL FLOWER
Dance while there’s music!
floweralley 
It is a beautiful set of China Flow and it brought back memories of when I was allowed to choose some of my Grandmothers bone china Tea set, Including teapot sugar and milk jug… etc.. So delicate you can see through it almost.. Like you, my Grandma’s China is sitting in our China cabinet, unused for fear of breakages…
I am delighted to know that you found it a good home where it will be appreciated and loved..
Sending LOVE xx ❤
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The friend loves my mother and her new china, so it is where it belongs.
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That is I am sure a great comfort to know Flow xx
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Yes it is Sue. Thank you.
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It’s kind of sad that we don’t use the china very often. I know, it’s not microwaveable or dishwasher safe, but it’s so pretty. I’ve got a hospitality goal for 2024. My husband and I are planning to invite four other people (more or less) to join us for dinner on most Tuesday nights of the year. I have the day off of work, so I can devote a little time to making a nice supper. I have it in mind to pull out my Noritake ‘Marywood’ china (I also have my mom’s china too) and make those Tuesday night dinners extra-special. Your post today, Flower, reminded me of that idea. Thank you!
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What a wonderful goal.
I hope I can do more things with friends also.
It makes life better.
Thank you for thanking me.
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